Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I go about getting employment with Buslink?
A: All Buslink drivers need an MR (Medium Rigid) class NT licence with an ‘h’ endorsement as a minimum requirement for employment. For more information on the 'h' endorsement and MR licence please see the Motor Vehicle Registry web site. All current job vacancies with Buslink are advertised on our employment page, or you can contact our Training and Recruitment Manager on +61 8 8947 0577.
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Q: Can I hire a bus/coach and use my own driver?
A: Unfortunately Buslink don’t do ‘dry hire' of our vehicles. All of our charter costs include a fully licenced and experienced driver.
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Q: Do all your buses/coaches have seatbelts?
A: We have a selection of buses with and without seatbelts. If you specifically require seatbelts, please ensure that you mention this on your enquiry, which can be made through either our Private Charter or Conference and Events page. Alternatlively you can call us on +61 8 8947 0577 and speak to our helpful Charter Administrator.
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Q: How and when do I pay for my charter?
A: As a general rule, Buslink will invoice you after we have completed the charter. In some circumstances we do require a deposit or payment up front, and this will be mentioned by us at the time of booking. If you are an individual we will require payment up front and businesses are required to fill out an account application. Payment methods include: cash, cheque, visa, mastercard and eftpos.
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Q: Can anyone charter a bus/coach or do I need to have an ABN?
A: No you don’t have to be an ABN holder to charter a bus or a coach from Buslink. We can and will charter a bus for anyone, anytime to almost anywhere. Enquiries can be made through either our Private Charter or Conference and Events page. Alternatlively you can call us on +61 8 8947 0577 and speak to our helpful Charter Administrator.
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Q: I need to book accommodation too, can you do that for me?
A: Buslink are not travel agents and as such we are unable to book accommodation on your behalf.
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Q: Where can I get more information on Public Bus Services, including School Bus Services?
A: The Public Transport Division website has all of this information on it. You can follow the links from the Public Bus Services page to get there, or phone +61 8 8924 7666.
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Q: My wife and I would like to do a tour of Kakadu, is this possible with Buslink?
A: Buslink charter out whole vehicles at a time. If you had a group of 15 or more people then we would be able to look at that.
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Q: How far out of Darwin do you go?
A: Buslink take our vehicles as far as you need them to go (weather and road conditions permitting). We specialize in the top end of the Northern Territory, but we can get your group to Adelaide and back via Queensland if you need us to.
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Q: I have to organize transport for a conference coming up in Darwin, including a shuttle bus service for the Delegates. I’m in Melbourne and there is lots of transport to organize. I’ve never been to Darwin before, I don’t know where the venues are that we are booked in. Can you help me with this?
A: Yes, Conference and Major Event Transport is what we specialize in. All you need to do is tell us how many people you need to move, where from/to, what time they need to be at their destination. We do all the rest for you as efficiently and economically as possible. Have a look at our Conference and Events page.
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Q: How many passengers can your buses seat?
A: Buslink have vehicles of various sizes, ranging from 21 seat Coaster buses to 61 seat Mercedes-Benz buses. The majority of our fleet are 57 seat Mercedes-Benz buses.
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